Dad Podcast

It’s crazy how many times a child is told no in a given day. Episode 66 shares ideas on how to say “No” in a way that your child will respond better to. It’s important to tell your child what to do instead of what not to do. This episode is inspired by the article: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/discipline/tips/discipline-without-saying-no/ written by Mike Mitchell.

Here are some examples:

– Instead of saying “no running”, say “walk”.

– “I know you like ice cream, but eating too much is not good.” – avoid the promise of tomorrow. Saying “maybe tomorrow” is bad.

– “I know you really want the candy, but we are not having it. Don’t say “right now”

– “Food is for eating, not for playing.”

– “Books are for reading, not for ripping.”

“Plants and flowers need to grow. We need to be really careful with them.”

“We use our words, not our hands – to keep kids from hitting when they are acting out”